Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB Education & Career fair 2024
2024-05-23 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
OKIB Education & Career fair 2024
May 23rd, 9:00am – 2:00pm at Best Western Premier Hotel, 5350 Anderson Way, Vernon.
Discover your limitless career possibilities and get connected with employers and educators at our upcoming Career Event Job Fair!

For more information please contact:
Glenda Louis: glenda.louis@okanagan.org
Lacey Gregoire-Gabriel: lacey.gregoire@okanagan.org
Katie Laverman: etcoordinator@okanagan.org

Monthly Education forum parent's night
2024-05-22 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
Monthly Education forum parent’s night
Wednesday May 22, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pmat New Horizons

Agenda5:30-6:00pm – Dinner6:00-6:50pm -OKIB High School Information Update/discussion6:50-7:30pm – Education Department Updates/Highlights/ discussion

Please register here if you would liketo receive a grocery box or grocery gift cardhttps://forms.office.com/r/d5nTZXgg1s

Registration deadline for grocery box/grocery card is May 13th

You can also leave feedback on Padlet if you are unable to attend the meeting. https://padlet.com/school365/november-parent-forum-okb4o3tbj097w50l

Five week Nsyilxcen 1 Refresher Courses
2024-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | zoom
Five week Nsyilxcen 1 Refresher Courses
Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday starting May 13th
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/xQQuvjG3oDYKzAh39
This five-week refresher course welcomes those who have completed Nsyilxcen 1 (N1) and wish to reinforce their vocabulary and sentence skills from the book. Tuesdays will be dedicated to review sessions, while Wednesdays will emphasize conversation practice.
Themes
May 14 & 15: Introductions
May 21 & 22: Family
May 28 & 29: Talking about the weekend (past)
June 4 & 5: Talking about the weekend (future)
June 11 & 12: Feelings
Please contact languageinstructor3@okanagan.org with any questions

Youth MMA Classes
2024-02-27 16:30 - 17:30 | canoe shed (upper health building parking lot)
Youth MMA Classes
Grades 1-7
Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out!
What to expect:
-Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays
-Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game
-We are learning to have fun, be safe and fail gracefully

Coaches: Rylie Marchand & Taylor LaLonde

Classes will run from to the end of June, excluding spring break ( March 18th-28th)

Please register with the Youth Activities Coordinator and fill out a waiver
Brendon Caron: activities@okangan.org
Blank MMA Waiver

May community shuttle
2024-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
May community shuttle
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake.

Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall.
Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns home at 2:30pm

Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort, riders under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian.To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250 241 0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Fit Nation
2024-04-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building
Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels!
-Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.

Band Council Meeting
2024-05-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road) & on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Update: As an addition to the meeting agenda, the RCMP will be at the Council Meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 to discuss the HOL incident that took place on Sunday.
OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal.
To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal:
https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin
To register for free access to the Band
Council Portal, follow this link:
https://okib.ca/uploads/files/Portal-landing-page.pdf
**Members are asked to identify themselves on the Zoom call by entering their names. This is to help ensure that members only are present on the Zoom call.**

Flood and Hazard Assessment Report meeting
2024-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Prestige Hotel, Vernon 4411 32nd street
Flood and Hazard Assessment Report meeting

May 16, 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Prestige Hotel in Vernon, 4411 32nd street, Vernon.

OKIB is hosting a presentation by Stantec to the community regarding the Flood and Hazard Assessment, along with the mapping of findings, recent studies, and reports related to the Whiterock Lake Fire.

Dinner will be provided

Call the TSD office
for more information
(250) 542-7132

Monthly Education forum parent's night
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
Monthly Education forum parent’s night
Wednesday May 15, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pmat New Horizons

Agenda5:30-6:00pm – Dinner6:00-6:50pm -OKIB High School Information Update/discussion6:50-7:30pm – Education Department Updates/Highlights/ discussion

Please register here if you would liketo receive a grocery box or grocery gift cardhttps://forms.office.com/r/d5nTZXgg1s

Registration deadline for grocery box/grocery card is May 13th

You can also leave feedback on Padlet if you are unable to attend the meeting. https://padlet.com/school365/november-parent-forum-okb4o3tbj097w50l

OKIB Equine Connection Program
2024-04-04 08:00 - 17:00
OKIB Equine Connection Program
OKIB students have an amazing opportunity to boost confidence, learn new ways to solve problems, develop emotional awareness, and connect with horses.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday beginning April 9th and running until May 15th
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Rewild Ranch 11877 McMillan Drive
Sign up now!
To register please email Youth Activities at: Activities@okanagan.org
Transportation available
Please fill out the forms below
YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM edit
YOUTH ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM

Information Session on the FireSmart Program: FireSmart Begins at Home
2024-05-15 14:00 - 18:00
Information Session on the FireSmart Program: FireSmart Begins at Home
@Winfield Memorial Hall 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, May 15, 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Way’ Members,
The Emergency Program Coordinator will be down in Duck Lake tomorrow to talk about how you can help protect your home from fires. Come out tomorrow to learn more about the program.

Dandelion and Lilac jelly making workshop
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:30
Dandelion and Lilac jelly making workshop
May 15th 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Duck Lake Winfield Memorial Hall (10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country, BC V4V 1T8)
Chantelle Eustache will be guiding the workshop
Come together and learn how to make Dandelion and Lilac jelly! (Plant readiness dependent).

Pesticide Application Certification workshop
2024-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | New Horizons
Pesticide Application Certification workshop
June 3-5 9:00am-3:30pm at the New Horizons building, 8 Bonneau Road
Industrial vegetation & noxious weed control.
This comprehensive three-day workshop equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply pesticides safely and effectively, while complying with legal and environmental standards. Whether you’re aiming to achieve certification or simply looking to enhance your professional capabilities, this course provides valuable information on pesticide safety, equipment, and application techniques. This workshop is an essential step for anyone committed to best practices in the field of pesticide application.

To register please contact:
OKIB Lands Department, Don Louis at don.louis@okanagan.org or 250-542-3444

Summer Day Camp 2024 Parent info night
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Bluebird building
Summer Day Camp 2024 Parent info night

May 14th – 6pm @ the Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road)

Join us for Dinner and a presentation on OKIB Youth Activities’ Summer Day Camp programing as well as a Q&A session with Senior Child and Youth Recreation and Healthy Activities Coordinator Brendon Caron

Register at activities@okanagan.org

Fintry Pro-D Day hike
2024-05-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Fintry Pro-D Day hike
May 13th 9:00am – 4:00pm
Grades 1- 7
Way’ Members the Youth Activities team will be hosting a Hike at Fintry on the upcoming pro-D day, May 13th.
Pick up and Drop off at the Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road)
Please make sure to bring a water bottle and appropriate shoes for hiking.

To register please email Youth Activities at: activities@okanagan.org

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Band Council Meeting
2024-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Council Chambers
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at The Council Chambers building by the Band Office & on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Band Council Meeting will be held at Council Chambers instead of Head of the Lake Hall

Way’ Members,

Just a heads up that due to renovations beginning on the Head of the Lake Hall, today’s Council meeting will instead be held at the Council Chambers building by the Band Office.

OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal.To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal:

https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin

To register for free access to the BandCouncil Portal, follow this link:

https://okib.ca/uploads/files/Portal-landing-page.pdf

**Members are asked to identify themselves on the Zoom call by entering their names. This is to help ensure that members only are present on the Zoom call.**

2nd Annual Komasket Powwow
2024-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
2nd Annual Komasket Powwow
June 7th – 9th! @ Komasket Park, Komasket Road, Vernon BC. (11Kms from Westside Rd. Turnoff)
Event admission is free – Weekend camping is $20.
Host Drum – Blackfoot Confederacy
MC – Mike Sanchez
Whip man – Lawrence Trotier
Sound – Hoka Sound Jr.
Honoraria – Daily payouts for Dancers/Drum groups
Specials
-Timothy Jr. Jensen Teen & Men’s Traditional Special.
-Susan Oliverius & Bernie Marchand Chicken vs. Women’s Jingle Special
-John Walker Memorial Special
-Golden Age Men’s Special
-Ayla Raine – Jr. Girls Initiation Special
More Specials to be announced!
To register or receive more information please contact Grant Louis at:
komasketpowwow@gmail.com or call 250-306-7179
No drugs and Alcohol permitted, Security will be on site.

High Tea Elders Social
2024-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
High Tea Elders Social
Friday May 10, 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Bluebird building
Please join us for a relaxing afternoon of a delicious variety of teas, finger sandwiches, and sweets. Socialize and beautiful classical music!

Cultural Safety Education dates
2024-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Public Safety Office
Cultural Safety Education dates
April to June
April 10 & 11th, 10 am to 3pm
April 24th & 25th 10 am to 3pm
May 8th & 9th 10 am to 3pm
June 5th & 6th 10 am to 3pm

at the Public Safety Office (lower level of the Head of the Lake Hall)
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth and Reconciliation, ect.
We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch provided daily,
To sign up please contact: Email: liaison@okanagan.org

Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies- May 9th, 10AM @ Six Mile Creek
Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring:
Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am
Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am
Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye fry.
Dates are subject to change due to water temperature changes!
For more information contact:
Event Planner
events@syilx.org or 250 707 0095
www.okanagannation.com

Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies
2024-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies
Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring:

Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am
Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am

Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye fry.

Dates are subject to change due to water temperature changes!

For more information contact:
Event Planner
events@syilx.org or 250 707 0095
www.okanagannation.com
